Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in California
In California, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn a median of $57,940 per year.
Median (California)
$57,940
Bottom 10%
$44,200
Top 10%
$84,690
Employed in California
26,100
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn a median of $57,940 — 14% above the national median of $51,000. Locally the range runs $44,200 to $84,690. About 26,100 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #15 of 54 states for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers pay — roughly the 74th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $76,970) by 33%. State employment of about 26,100 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$51,000
US bottom 10%
$38,130
US top 10%
$75,850
Skills that move pay in this role
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
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